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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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